There once was a time when being a flooring dealer meant you sold 70% to 90% carpet with some resilient thrown in for good measure. Over the years, stores began carrying hardwood then tile then laminate when it emerged on the market, and even rugs, making them a complete specialty floor covering retailer.
The more professional and forward-thinking dealers even added window treatments to their offerings, as they saw it as an opportunity to capture more consumer dollars while she was already in the store. And while there are some retailers who have gone beyond these “traditional” offerings the fact remains the vast majority of flooring stores are just that—flooring stores.